Crush injuries occur when a part of the victim's body gets crushed, compressed, pinned, run over or otherwise smashed or squashed by a larger or heavier object. These injuries are almost always moderate to severe in nature, and require quick treatment. But what else...
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Do you know how to help your children after a parent’s death?
Wrongful death can often have a long-term impact, especially on children. Whether a parent dies in a car crash or a work accident, children need help adjusting to their new reality. After a parent dies unexpectedly, your children will likely need additional support....
Was a third party responsible for your construction job injury?
If you work in construction, you know how dangerous the job can be. That is why Tennessee law requires most employers in construction and trade industries to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This type of insurance coverage allows you to receive needed benefits...
Chemical exposure and hearing loss at work
Most workers know that loud noises in the workplace may put them at risk of developing occupational hearing loss. However, many do not realize that, in addition to noise, certain chemicals also have the potential to affect people’s hearing. Several industries use...
What are the different concussion levels?
Traumatic brain injuries are common injuries suffered by car accident victims. A direct blow to the head can jolt the brain within a patient's skull, causing damage or bruising. A concussion often occurs when the brain collides with the skull. According to Web MD,...
What if I need surgery after a work accident?
If you sustain an injury while working on the job, worker's compensation will cover your necessary medical treatment under certain conditions, including surgery. You must follow the claim procedures to recover under a worker's compensation policy, but you also might...
Teachers face various hazards at work
When it comes to work-related accidents, many people realize some of the risks that workers in particularly dangerous fields encounter, such as construction workers falling off of a ladder, truck drivers becoming involved in a motor vehicle collision, etc. However,...
How to get compensation for loss of earnings in a personal injury case
When you suffer injuries because of someone else's negligence, it is natural to feel angry. You worry that you may not be able to work again. You have the right to get compensation for your medical bills and other evident types of harm. You can also get damages for a...
Is it normal to feel anxious after a car accident?
Car accidents continue to be a primary cause of both serious injury and death in the U.S. In fact, according to recent statistics from the Association for Safe International Road Travel, motor vehicle accidents kill about 46,000 Americans and injure another 4.4...
The 5 things never to tell an insurer after an accident
An automobile accident can fray one's nerves, making it hard for a person to decide what to say or do in the aftermath. Calls from family and friends plus answering questions for police and insurance companies add to the stress. Accident victims often improve their...